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    Madison Chock and Evan Bates, of the United States, compete in the ice dance's free dance segment at the ISU Grand Prix Finals of Figure Skating, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Grenoble, France. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
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    Australia's Louis Muhlen-Schulte competes during a men's World Cup giant slalom skiing race, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Beaver Creek. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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    A pilgrim crawls to the Sanctuary of Lo Vasquez marking the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, in Lo Vasquez, Valparaiso, Chile, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
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    Pope Francis presides over a mass in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, with the 21 new cardinals he made on Saturday. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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    Iowa State defensive back Jeremiah Cooper (4) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver Xavier Guillory (1) in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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